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Healthy Eggnog Cookies

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Delicious and festive eggnog cookies with a healthy twist, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Eggnog (for frosting)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
  4. Mix in the egg, eggnog, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed to avoid toughness.
  6. Arrange scoops of dough on baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool for a few minutes on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Prepare frosting by beating together creamy eggnog and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Frost cooled cookies with the eggnog frosting.
  11. Serve and enjoy your healthy eggnog cookies!

Notes

These cookies can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Consider using Greek yogurt instead of butter for a higher protein option.

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